David L. Zeigler

David L. Zeigler, 90, of Van Wert, passed away at Van Wert Manor on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

He was born March 4, 1930, in York Township, Van Wert County, the son of John M. and Naomi (Wise) Zeigler, who both preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne of Van Wert; a son, Charles (Rachael) Zeigler of Fairfax, Virginia; one daughter, Gretchen (Mike) Barnett of New Haven, Indiana; a daughter-in-law, Molly (Weaver) Zeigler; one stepson, David Van Wynsberghe of Summerton, South Carolina; and two stepdaughters, Beth (Jack) Rollins of Summerton, South Carolina, and Lisa (Lionel) Enyart of Van Wert.

He is also survived by two grandchildren, Ian and Roman (Amanda) Barnhart of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and four stepgrandchildren, Aaron (Jessica) Rollins of Sumter, South Carolina, Kristin Rollins of Summerton, South Carolina, Elise (Adam) Hoaglin of Van Wert, and Adelan Wermer of Fairfax, Virginia; 12 great-grandchildren; and the mother of his children, Carolyn Hey.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his son, John Zeigler; two brothers, Richard and Robert Zeigler; and a sister, Marcile Hankins.

David was a 1948 graduate of Van Wert High School. He also graduated in 1952 from Northwestern University and was a member of the Class of 1956 of the Ohio State Law School. He was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 1957 and practiced law in Van Wert for over 40 years, four of which were as prosecuting attorney for Van Wert County. Travel, movies, tennis, swimming, and snow skiing kept him active in his younger years. His main joy now has been spending time with family and being with the great-grandchildren.

David was a member of First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, where he served on various boards and taught adult Sunday school. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. His community activities have included memberships in the YMCA; Van Wert Rotary Club (60 years); Van Wert County Historical Society, where he has served as trustee and parliamentarian; Elks Lodge 1197; Van Wert Lodge 218, Free & Accepted Masons; American Legion Post 178; and Wassenberg Art Center.

Due to the current health crisis, no services are scheduled at this time; however, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Preferred memorials: Van Wert YMCA or First United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be expressed on the Tribute Wall at cowanfuneralhome.com.